Metta World Peace, Steve Blake, Ray Allen

Lakers forward Metta World Peace slaps the ball from Celtics guard Ray Allen, who tried to split the double-team defense of Steve Blake and World Peace in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Metta World Peace slaps the ball from Celtics guard Ray Allen, who tried to split the double-team defense of Steve Blake and World Peace in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Metta World Peace slaps the ball from Celtics guard Ray Allen, who tried to split the double-team defense of Steve Blake and World Peace in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times